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4 The Mockabees sought an

alternative to covering the cinder-

block walls with drywall, which

would be too expensive. After pricing

numerous options, plaster rang in

the most economical. They saved

even more by leaving the plaster

skim unpainted. 5 Jodi’s fi rst decor

project is proudly on display in the

living room—she transformed a

tree trunk into an end table using a

chain saw to cut it to size and then

removing the bark. “This house got

me using power tools!” she says.

6 In the main living areas, the

Mockabees laid laminate fl ooring

that can take a beating from

fi ve pairs of muddy boots.

AN OLD HARDWARE STORE

CRATE BECOMES A MOBILE

TOY BOX WITH THE

ADDITION OF CASTERS.

THE DISPLAY SHELF

WAS MADE FROM A

LOG FOUND ON THE

PROPERTY. SUCCULENTS

IN GLAZED POTS ADD TO

THE EARTHY LOOK.

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